sponsors

Definitions

Individuals or organizations that provide funds for a project, activity, or person, typically in exchange for advertising.

People who take responsibility for another person or group during a period of instruction, initiation, or trial.

Legislators who introduce and support a proposal or bill in a legislative body.

Examples

Several local businesses are the primary sponsors of the annual charity marathon.

The organization actively seeks new sponsors to help fund their upcoming research project.

Synonyms

patrons backers benefactors supporters promoters angels guarantors

Antonyms

opponents critics detractors adversaries competitors antagonists rivals